Japanese Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Japanese word
火
Pronunciation
Romajihi
Meaning
- nounfire
Example
火を消します。hi o ke shi ma su
I put out the fire.
More examples
キャンプで火を囲んで、みんなで話します。kya n pu de hi o kako n de mi n na de hana shi ma su
We gather around the fire and talk at camp.
Core concept
Refers to the visible heat and light released when something burns and to the blaze they form.
Common phrases
火をつけるhi o tsu ke ru
light a fire
火を消すhi o ke su
put out the fire
火がつくhi ga tsu ku
catch fire
Similar words
炎honō: The visible part of burning material that gives off light and moves in the air.
Definition in Japanese
物が燃えるときに生じる熱や光。mono ga mo e ru to ki ni shō ji ru netsu ya hikari
Word origin
火 (hi) is a native Japanese word, while the kanji 火 (ka, "fire") was borrowed from Chinese and later used to write it.
Usage tips
- In everyday cooking, 火 (hi) can refer to the burner or heat, so 火を弱くする (hi o yowaku suru) means "to lower the heat."